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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06
The grief process is different for everyone, so we can't really tell you if Christmas will be long enough for her. Losing a long time pet can be the same as losing a child or other human family member for some.
This is just me, but I would not bring in another dog without talking to her first. I would hate to surprise her with a dog that she isn't ready for and have her be upset (or feel like she's being pushed to "get over it").
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Agreed that the decision should be a joint one.
My grandmother has had 2 dogs, both of which eventually passed away due to old age. Whenever I fly home with my dog she says she likes my dog and would like a smaller dog, but also says she will never get another one because the grief was just too much for her.
I really hope your mother is not blaming herself for the death of the dog... 14 years is a very long time and about the average for smaller breeds. The dog that passed away was probably just old
So sorry for your family's loss.
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